Nicole Camille Escovedo, also known as Nicole Richie, is a multifaceted personality who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born on September 21, 1981, in Berkeley, California, she is the adopted daughter of renowned singer Lionel Richie and his then-wife, Brenda Harvey.
As a young child, Nicole was taken care of by the Richies, who later formalized her adoption when she was nine years old. However, her early life was marked by turmoil, as Lionel's infidelity became public knowledge, leading to a highly publicized split. To cope with the stress, Nicole began attending weekly therapy sessions, a practice she continued throughout her childhood.
Despite the challenges she faced, Nicole thrived academically, attending The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California, where she met her future best friend and co-star, Paris Hilton. She graduated from Montclair College Preparatory School in 1999 and later studied Arts and Media at the University of Arizona for two years before dropping out and returning to California.
Nicole's rise to fame began when she starred alongside Paris Hilton in the reality series "The Simple Life" in 2003. The show's immense success catapulted her to fame, and she has since made appearances in various films and television shows, including "Kids in America" (2005),"Eve" (2003),"Six Feet Under" (2001),"American Dreams" (2002),"8 Simple Rules" (2002),and "Chuck" (2007).
In her personal life, Nicole is engaged to Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden, with whom she has two children: daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden, born on January 11, 2008, and son Sparrow James Midnight Madden, born on September 9, 2009.
